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  Why Flying VFR Through An Instrument Approach Course Causes Chaos

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/26/2018
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  Here's Why Volcanic Ash Is So Dangerous For Jets

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/19/2018
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  Here Are The Changes To The FAA's 25 Year Old Traffic Pattern Procedures

  Most of America's 5,000 public airports don't have a control tower, and the FAA has just updated their guidance on how you should fly into them. Here's what you need to know about the changes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/17/2018
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  How To Practice Perfect Power-Off Stalls, In 15 Steps

  When was the last time you practiced a power-off landing stall?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/10/2018

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  6 Things That Happen Inside An Airplane During A Rapid Decompression

  If something large breaks the fuselage, this is what happens when a rapid decompression occurs within 1 to 10 seconds.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/05/2018
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  ForeFlight's Newest Feature Decodes Complicated Airspace

  ForeFlight's newest feature breaks down airspace along your route into an easily readable format. Here's how it works...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/03/2018
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  Distracted Crew Narrowly Avoids IFR Traffic

  An instructor and student on an IFR flight were distracted by an ATC traffic advisory. Ironically, the traffic caused a near mid-air collision. Here's what happened...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/28/2018
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  6 Reasons To Add A Multi-Engine Rating To Your Pilot Certificate

  Have you ever thought about adding a multi-engine rating to your pilot certificate? Here's why you should start training next week...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/28/2018
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  The FAA Is Rolling Out 5 Major Weather Forecast Improvements In June

  Here's are the new additions...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/26/2018

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  7 Jobs For Pilots With Less Than 500 Hours

  Breaking the 500 hour mark is tough for newly minted commercial pilots. Here are some ways to do it.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/12/2018
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  Pilot Reports Of Drone Encounters Have Increased 1,220% Since 2013

  In 2017, there were 61 reports of drone encounters filed by pilots in United States, compared to just 5 in 2013. Here's how the booming "small UAS" market could create a hazard for your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/07/2018
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  How To Judge The Quality Of A Grass Runway Before Landing

  What looks like good landing conditions from the air could be your worst nightmare on touchdown. Here's what you can do to prepare for a soft field landing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/05/2018
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  What Does It Mean To 'Maintain Your Own Terrain And Obstruction Clearance'?

  Have you ever wanted to pick up an IFR clearance in the air, but clouds prevent you from visually climbing to the minimum IFR altitude above you? There is a way, but it comes with a lot of serious considerations. Here's what you need to know...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/31/2018
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  11 Trends In Aviation You Should Know About

  If you're a pilot, you'll be impressed by the latest facts about our industry.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/31/2018
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  10 Ways To Keep Nervous Passengers Calm

  Taking passengers up in a light aircraft is an incredible experience, but sometimes passengers are a little apprehensive.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/29/2018